Who’s ready for the weekend? We’ve rounded up our top nine picks for things going on in the Adirondacks. Which one are you looking forward to checking out?
Friday the 18th
Friday, January 18 to Saturday, January 19
The World Cup Freestyle returns to Lake Placid with two full days of aerials competitions.
Pink Talking Fish With Wild Adriatic
Friday, January 18
Pink Talking Fish and Wild Adriatic are performing at the Strand Center Theatre in Plattsburgh. Pink Talking Fish is a tribute band for Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads, and Phish, and Wild Adriatic is a rock band based out of Saratoga Springs. Tickets start at $25.
Saturday the 19th
Saturday, January 19
The Long Lake Winter Carnival is one of the top winter celebrations in the Adirondacks! Don’t miss out on ice sculptures, a snowmobile parade, a cardboard box sledding race, and more.
January Santanoni Winter Weekend
Saturday, January 19 to Monday, January 21
Ski, snowshoe, and take interpretive tours at the historic Camp Santanoni in Newcomb. This is a special chance to see historic buildings that are not usually open during the winter.
Read more about the winter weekends at Camp Santanoni >>
*Editor’s Note 01/18/19: Due to the forecasted heavy snow, this event is now limited to Saturday only.
Living History Event: Preparing for the Coming Campaign
Saturday, January 19
Fort Ticonderoga is hosting a living history event depicting the year of 1777, the last year American troops held Ticonderoga. The cost is $12.
Saturday, January 19
This one is for the kids! Mt. Pisgah in Saranac Lake is hosting a series of Candy Bar Races and this is the first one. The kids race down the mountain for $1 and are awarded a candy bar.
Houseplant Health in Winter Workshop & Growing Herbs Indoors
Saturday, January 19
If you’ve never been to a Cornell Cooperative Extension class you are missing out, because these folks are literally certified master gardeners. If you want your houseplants to perk up, and to save money by growing your own herbs, check out this class in Plattsburgh that’s just $5.
Sunday the 20th
*Postponed* Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display
Editor’s Note (1/17/2019): Due to the inclement weather, the Torchlight Parade at Gore Mountain will be postponed to a later date (TBD).
Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe 5K/10K Snowshoe Race & Kids Snowshoe Scramble
Sunday, January 20
This family-friendly event is happening at Saranac Lake Land Trust. If you want to participate there is day-of registration for $25.
Go Snowmobiling This Weekend
It’s going to snow this weekend! Are you a snowmobiler? Do you know where the trails are? Have you connected with a local snowmobile club?
Read up on everything you need to know about snowmobiling in the Adirondacks >>
